Science Fiction Elements Quiz
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What type of elements does science fiction use in its stories?

  • New scientific principles or technologies (correct)
  • Known scientific theories
  • Social norms
  • Historical events
  • Who is credited with starting science fiction as we know it today?

  • H.G. Wells
  • Arthur C. Clarke
  • Jules Verne (correct)
  • Isaac Asimov
  • What did Jules Verne predict in his story 'From the Earth to the Moon'?

  • Time travel
  • Teleportation technology
  • Discovery of a new planet
  • A weightless environment in space (correct)
  • Why do some people believe science fiction is popular today?

    <p>It is the literature of change discussing future possibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What setting is commonly found in a good science fiction story?

    <p>Outer space with technology contradicting known scientific theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes science fiction from other genres according to the text?

    <p>Incorporation of new scientific theories and technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics with a good science fiction story:

    <p>Setting in the future or historical past different from known history = First characteristic Setting in outer space with contradictory scientific rules = Second characteristic Use of new scientific principles or technologies in the story = Third characteristic Includes accurate predictions about future science = Fourth characteristic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with Jules Verne's contributions to science fiction:

    <p>Predicted astronauts would be weightless in space before Moon landing = First contribution Wrote exciting adventure stories with accurate future predictions = Second contribution Considered to have started science fiction as we know it today = Third contribution Influenced the popularity of science fiction by discussing future changes = Fourth contribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following reasons with why some people believe science fiction is popular today:

    <p>Literature of change due to technological advances = First reason Exciting stories that engage readers = Second reason Thrilling to read about potential future scenarios = Third reason Culture's natural way to discuss technological advancements and changes = Fourth reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with what science fiction stories use:

    <p>Scientific theories and principles = First element New technologies as story elements = Second element Historical past different from known history = Third element Contradictory scientific rules in outer space settings = Fourth element</p> Signup and view all the answers

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